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United Nations responsible for current crisis in Yemen, Analyst says

Political analyst Barry Gorssman says the United Nations is responsible for the current crisis in Yemen. 

Trump’s refusal to participate in impeachment hearing shows he’s hiding something: Nadler

The US House Judiciary Committee has called Trump’s refusal to participate in an impeachment hearing “unfortunate” and said that it is a sign that Trump has something to hide.

Overnight airstrikes in Libya kill 5, wound 10

At least 5 people have been killed and nearly a dozen others have been wounded in airstrikes near the Libyan capital, Tripoli.

Biden says he doesn’t need Obama to enodorse him for the 2020 races

Former Vice President Joe Biden says he does not need endorsement from his former boss, President Barrack Obama, for the 2020 presidential election.

Nigerian Muslim leader languishing in jail despite court’s ruling

It has been three years since a Nigerian court ordered the government to release the country’s religious leader Sheikh Zakzaky and his wife when it ruled on a rights abuse case on 2 December 2016.

IAEA chief says seeking constructive ties with Iran

Member states of the International Atomic Energy Agency appoint Argentinian diplomat Rafael Mariano Grossi as the IAEA’s new Director General.

French vote one step closer to anti-Zionism ban

France’s media has remained nearly silent ahead of a vote on a resolution which is one step away from criminalising opposition to Zionism.

Israel declares plan to establish new settlement in West Bank

Israel has announced plans to build a new settlement in the heart of a flash-point city of the West Bank.

US Senators urge Trump to ban Turkey over S-400 purchase

Two US senators have urged President Donald Trump to sanction Ankara over its purchase of Russia missile system S-400.

Messi claims record sixth Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best player for a record 6th time.

Diplomat defends Iran’s move to cut its JCPOA commitments

A senior Iranian diplomat has defended his country’s measures to scale back its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal in the face of the US pullout.

US Supreme Court justices debate whether to dismiss major gun case

The US Supreme Court’s consideration of a major gun rights case could end in a misfire, with the justices on Monday (December 2) debating whether to dismiss a challenge backed by the powerful National Rifle Association to a New York City handgun ordinance.

People march in anti-UN demos in DR Congo

Demonstrations erupt in the city of Beni where local people accuse the UN force MONUSCO of failing to protect them against a notorious militia, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).

Death toll from northern Mexico gunfights rise to 21

The death toll from a gunfight by suspected cartel gunmen in a northern Mexican town has risen to 21, putting more pressure on Mexico’s president to curb gang violence after the United States vowed to label the gangs terrorists.

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Giuliani says may sue host at Fox News amid Ukraine scandal

US President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani says he has been told by his lawyers to sue a host at Fox News.

Iran says IAEA must remain impartial, rejects forceful, unilateral measures

The IAEA should act impartially under its new chief, an Iranian diplomat says.

Gazans mark international day of persons with disabilities

Palestinians held rallies in front of the UN high commissioner office in Gaza on Monday.

US factory activity, construction spending unexpectedly fall

US manufacturing output deteriorated for the fourth consecutive month, damaged by trade conflicts and a weakening global economy.

Palestinian economy sustains $2.5bn yearly revenues loss due to Israeli occupation: UN

A UN report says Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories has cost the economy of the Palestinians $47.7 billion for the 2000-2017 period.

Syria says weapons of mass destruction used by US caused humanitarian disasters

Syria says weapons of mass destruction used by the US have had global repercussions.

Trump blasts impeachment inquiry as ‘a hoax’

US President Donald Trump has denounced the impeachment inquiry by House Democrats against him as “a hoax” and condemned Democrats for scheduling an impeachment hearing this week when he will be on an important European tour.   

Iran arrests 79 rioters in Khuzestan: Intelligence Ministry

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says Iranian security forces have arrested 79 main elements behind recent violent riots, in the southern province of Khuzestan.

Iran’s load/unload of petchem cargoes surge by %28.4 year-on-year: Report

Load and unload for petchems at Iranian ports surge by nearly a third between October and November.

Italy PM defends reform of euro zone bailout fund but seeks concessions

The Italian prime minister defends reform of the euro zone’s bailout fund but seeks concessions.